Should I get a used bike from Facebook Marketplace or just get a brand new one. I was looking at Trek just because they have a store by my house. The only one they have in stock right now is about $2k. I can wait for one that is around $1k, but won't ship until mid December.

My goal is to lose some weight and be able to ride with my kids in the hood. Although there is a big biking community around me, so I could easily hook up with people for long rides.

Thoughts?

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Posted by tke_swamprat

Houma, LA

Member since Aug 2004

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Posted on 10/28/20 at 8:24 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR

I’ll sell you my Raleigh for $400

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Posted by lsu777

Lake Charles

Member since Jan 2004

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Posted on 10/28/20 at 9:23 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR

I can't stand the feel of a road bike or mountain bike so I just bought me the 24" monza bc bmx bike. I love it, awesome to cruise with the kids.

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Posted by crazyLSUstudent

391 miles away from Tiger Stadium

Member since Mar 2012

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Posted on 10/29/20 at 7:25 am to LSUSUPERSTAR

Join online swap meet on facebook. Probably 100k+ size group selling, buying, and trading all things bike

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Posted by Presidio

Member since Nov 2017

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Posted on 10/29/20 at 11:18 am to LSUSUPERSTAR

not trying to talk you out of it since I was a competitive roadie for years. I gave up road riding for 100% mountain biking when we moved to Colorado 20+ yrs ago and I'd never get back on the road now - it was dangerous with traffic not paying attention then, now with soccer moms texting while driving there's no way in hell I'd get back out there. All I'm saying is, think about where you have that you can ride and what the road/traffic conditions are like.

This post was edited on 10/29/20 at 11:22 am

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Posted by ELLSSUU

Member since Jan 2005

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Posted on 10/29/20 at 5:20 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR

I’ve posted it a few times. It’s about fit and components. Don’t marry a brand at that price point. You go up to $6-8K or more then you can start working brands.

For $1K I’m guessing 105 components maybe. The newest 105s are supposed to be pretty decent. The older versions were not my favorite.

Check out TheProsCloset or Facebook cycling sale pages if you are interested in online and used.

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Posted by TimeOutdoors

Member since Sep 2014

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Posted on 10/29/20 at 7:47 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR

I would not buy a bike just because it is the last one that is in stock. I made the mistake years ago of being talked into buying a bike and was told it wasn't to small, just because the size larger was not in stock. Was a horrible decision. Learn about bike fit and go to a reputable bike shop to get a proper fit. I love supporting local bike shops, but I learned to be more careful.

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Posted by dbeck